Posted by med-amorphosis on May 18, 2010, at 5:40:33
In reply to Re: Imipramine really that good? » med-amorphosis, posted by SLS on May 17, 2010, at 18:30:27
> > > > So why has my pdoc included it in the list of TCAs he 'will' consider adding to my MAOI,
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> > > Perhaps he has experience with it. However, if he is relying on "theoretical" safety, I must reiterate that I have had a SS reaction to imipramine in combination with Nardil on two occassions.
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> > He leads a whole team of psychopharms.
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> It is good that you trust your doctor.
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> > And I'm not on Nardil. Im on Marplan- a VERY different drug.
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> Well, I would still consider the possibility that there is some overlap between MAO inhibitors regarding biological effects. That being said, I did not have the problem with Parnate that I had with Nardil when I added imipramine to it.
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> > > I experienced severe hypotension, hyperreflexia, and rigidity.
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> > Sounds more like fits/convulsions to me
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> Why do you say this? How is what I described similar to "fits/convulsions"?Only because when my pdoc gave me Optimax the SS warnings he gave to look out for were somewhat different. I see him again today. I'll check whith him what the 1st signs are again. I've only had one SS episode when I stupidly took MDEA along with my Nardil. Feeling cold with hot sweats im sure is one symptom. I feel that mildy whenever I've started an SSRI too. But everyone different so I dont discount your claim. Just how it sounds to me thats all :)
> I think this site will prove useful to you:
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> http://pdsp.med.unc.edu/indexR.html
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> - ScottThanks Scott
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